Matting Two Items In A Frame

Place the colored cardstock faceup.

Matting two items in a frame.

Multiple mats add even more depth giving the framed piece a three dimensional look. If you have a small frame you likely received four clips and they can be placed in the middle of each frame bar. The frame i want to use is 22 x 28 in a portrait layout. Then add 2 6 75 2 to get a height of 10 75 or 10 20 x 10 will be the outside dimensions of the mat and frame acrylic and mounting board if you are ordering a frame package.

Wider mats create breathing space between the art and frame keeping the frame from overpowering the art. The addition of a mat serves to provide size color and depth. You will want to space your clips evenly around the perimeter. Artwork shown here is for display purposes only.

29th apr 2015 eric morgan. Once your frame is assembled place a spring clip on the backing arch side up close to the frame. Add 2 4 75 1 4 75 1 4 75 2 to get a width of 20 25 or 20. Apply adhesive to the back of the photo and center it on the other layers.

Visit our custom design gallery to see some of the highly customized mats and frames we ve created. Trim or cut the neutral cardstock so that it is just slightly larger than the photo you are framing. Mounting matting or framing the print asks the viewer to consider the image more as an object and as a substantial artwork. You can add a custom picture frame for any of these mat designs.

The golden mean exists when two quantities have the same ratio as the ratio of their sum and the larger of the two quantities. A backing board window border or sheet of glass gives the image weight importance in that it needs to be protected from buckling exposure to light and dirt and defined edges. Add elegance and protection when framing photos or artwork by adding a frame mat in a complementary color. Choose one of our acid free pre cut mats or customize an uncut matboard.

All of my art prints come with a 1 cm classic white border as pictured to make matting more simple. Place the newly cut mat board on top of your art print or fine art photograph and secure in place using your frame. This will be the final outside dimensions of the mat. If you have a larger frame you will have 6 8 clips.

In bottom weighted matting. Order from our most popular multiple opening matboard templates or contact us with your own custom design.